Jelly Bean

Android version 4.1 through 4.3, codenamed Jelly Bean, is a legacy version of Google's mobile OS. Jelly Bean put a renewed focus on UI speed and responsiveness, while further enhancing the UI introduced in Android 4.0. Version 4.1 brought a completely redesigned notification API, allowing notifications to be expanded to include widget-like functionality. A re-vamped Google search interface included the ability to pose questions directly and have them answered in voice. And a new Camera app allowed shots to be easily reviewed and deleted. In addition, the new Google Now predictive search service puts data like location and search history to work to provide relevant real-time information.

Jelly Bean (as Android 4.1) made its debut on the (original) Nexus 7 tablet at Google I/O in June 2012. This was followed by a maintenance upgrade to Android 4.2 Jelly Bean later in the year, coinciding with the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 launch. Android 4.2 featured new lock screen widgets, more improvements to the stock Android camera app, gesture-based typing and new quick settings shortcuts accessible via the notification bar.

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean landed in July 2013 with new under-the-hood improvements such as support for Bluetooth Low Energy and OpenGL ES 3.0. Jelly Bean was superseded later that year by Android 4.4 KitKat.

All Jelly Bean

Following Sprint and Verizon's Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 updates last week, today it's the turn of the US Cellular model to get the updated version of the OS. The update to firmware version R970VXUAMJA is rolling out to USC-branded devices starting today, bringing Galaxy Gear smartwatch support and...

Ten devices to get 4.3 from next month; five devices confirmed for KitKat upgrades
A week after the new OS version's announcement, Sony Mobile has revealed its upgrade plans for Android 4.4 KitKat, while committing to get the previous version, 4.3 Jelly Bean, onto some devices from next month....

After a limited European rollout two weeks ago, UK devices are now getting the latest update
HTC UK has announced that HTC One devices in the UK should begin receiving their update to Android 4.3 and HTC Sense 5.5 from today. The update brings the HTC flagship up to software version 3.62.401.1,...

Firmware for Vodafone Ireland available, others to follow
Following recent Android 4.3 launches on the Galaxy S4, it seems it's the turn of Samsung's 2012 flagship to get the updated version of Google's OS. Reports from SamMobile suggest that the international 3G Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300) has begun...

Well, it's better late than never
It's been a good nine months since the Sprint Galaxy Nexus received its last OTA to Android 4.2.1, and now the jump to 4.3 is beginning its rollout. In a bit of awkward timing with the expected launch of Android 4.4 for other Nexus devices, Sprint has just...

Galaxy Gear support and Samsung KNOX in latest update for Sprint's GS4
As predicted by a recently-leaked update timetable, the Sprint Samsung Galaxy S4 is today getting its Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update. Sprint's GS4 is the second U.S. model to get the upgrade, following Verizon's rollout on...

As we speculated earlier today, Verizon's Samsung Galaxy S4 will indeed be the first U.S. model to be updated to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, which brings with it Samsung's "premium suite" software. Samsung has updated its support page indicating that the new software version I545VRUEMJ7 should begin...

Best Buy documents leaked to Geek.com show Gear support slated for Galaxy S4, Note 2, S3 and S4 Active by end of year — but return rate could be higher than 30 percent
It's fair to say the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch has had a mixed reception, with early reviews, including our own,...

A safe way back to 'stock' firmware for hackers, and an alternative way to update
In a somewhat unusual move, HTC has published the new Android 4.3-based firmware for the T-Mobile HTC One online, in the form of an RUU (ROM update utility). The RUU weighs in at just over one gigabyte, and can be...

Latest version of Android and Sense for HTC's international flagship
Not long after Sense 5.5 made its debut on the HTC One Max, the latest version of HTC's software is rolling out over the air to HTC Ones in parts of Europe. We've confirmed on our own device that the update is pushing out to...

Arriving on T-Mobile shelves on Oct. 23, the One Touch Fierce is proof that OEMs are only able to go so far with $164.
In the flurry of recent top-notch Android releases, you might have missed the announcement of T-Mobile's latest budget-friendly devices, the One Touch Fierce and One Touch...

Big update for HTC One owners on T-Mobile US
Right on schedule, the Android 4.3 update for the HTC One on T-Mobile US has begun rolling out, bringing T-Mo's version of HTC's flagship up to the latest platform version. The update also brings some extra features to HTC's Sense 5 UI, including new...

Official estimate from HTC UK Twitter account
HTC One devices across the U.S. and Canada have been receiving updates to Android 4.3 over the past several weeks, but so far we've yet to hear anything official on release timing for the European version of the device. Today, however, the official...

HTC America president says update 'pushed a few days unexpectedly'
The T-Mobile HTC One was originally due to receive its Android 4.3 update around the middle of this week. But with no updates rolling out just yet, HTC America president Jason Mackenzie has been fielding questions from T-Mo HTC...

Unlocked German and Russian devices getting new version of Android, as Euro Note 3 receives 'stability' updates
The international LTE and HSPA+ versions of the Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 and GT-i9500) have started receiving their Android 4.3 updates, marking the first major OS upgrade for...

Update still "on-track" for middle of next week says HTC America president Jason Mackenzie
HTC One users on T-Mobile, get ready for your moment in the sun next week, as the Android 4.3 update is headed your way as scheduled according to HTC America president Jason Mackenzie.
We've seen unlocked...

Like Sprint and AT&T before it, C Spire Wireless' HTC One is also getting the Android 4.3 treatment. A post on HTC's official blog confirms the update to version 2.04.563.3 for C Spire users, bringing with it a similar blend of new Sense features and the latest version of Google's OS.
We're...

It's AT&T's turn to ride the HTC One 4.3 update train
As promised by HTC America president Jason Mackenzie, the Android 4.3 update for the AT&T HTC One is now pushing out to users. It appears to be the same version that was previously leaked, checking in at 565.7MB and bringing the phone...

HTC America President Jason Mackenzie has confirmed on Twitter that the Android 4.3 update for AT&T's HTC One has passed carrier certification and will be pushing out "early next week."
HTC is in the midsts of pushing out its Android 4.3 update for various regions and carriers. Sprint's HTC...

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